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What sniper rifle does India use?
Small arms
| Handguns | ||
|---|---|---|
| IMI Galil 7.62 Sniper | Sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Heckler & Koch PSG1 | Sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Sako TRG | Sniper rifle | .338 Lapua Magnum |
| Mauser SP66 | Sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO |
Which is the best Indian sniper rifle?
5 Sniper Rifles Used By Indian Armed Forces
- Mauser SP66: A German origin standard issue bolt-action rifle.
- IMI Galil 7.62 Sniper: Used by MARCOS and IAF GARUD.
- Heckler & Koch PSG1: This German Rifle is used by the NSG and the MARCOS.
- Dragunov SVD59: Standard issue Designated Marksman rifle(DMR).
Which rifle is mostly used by Indian Army?
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| Name | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| M4A1 Carbine | Carbine | Bought under foreign military sales. For use by Indian Army Special Forces. |
| Dragunov SVD59 | Sniper rifle | Standard sniper rifle. |
| IMI Galil 7.62 Sniper | Sniper Rifle | For use by Indian Army Special Forces. |
| Mauser SP66 | Sniper rifle | Standard bolt-action sniper rifle. |
What is the best rifle for sniper in the Indian Army?
In the Indian Army, up the to late Fifties, there used to be sniper Sections of ten men in every infantry Battalion. This squad operated directly beneath the commander. They might use the Lee Enfield. 303 No four Mark 1 (T) Rifle, considered to be one among the best sharpshooter rifles that proved its courageousness throughout the Second world war.
What is the name of the rifle used in India?
Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) INSAS is a family of rifles and LMG and currently is the standard issue rifle of Indian Army’s regular infantry Soldiers. It is extensively used by Indian Army, Airforce, Navy, CRPF, CISF, BSF and almost every police force in India.
Which units in India use the M107 sniper rifle?
In India, only a few units are known to use this Anti-Materiel Rifle/Sniper Rifle which includes Indian Army Special Forces, Mumbai Police QRT units, and BSF. It has got its own distinction of being one of the best precision weapons. Mumbai Police QRT Commando with an M107.
What will be the future rifles of the Indian Army?
SIG 716 G2 and AK 203 will be the future rifles of Indian Army. AKM family is the most used firearm in the world. Indian Army has procured different variants time and again. There are over 4,00,000 AKM type rifles in active duty with the army. Indian army was gradually phasing out its L1A1 type rifles during the 1990s.